Natural Wines

Joli Vin does not make a point of seeking out only those producers whose work is governed by a sustainable philosophy. Organic certification is no guarantee for producing exceptional wine. Producers who craft honest, unadulterated, vibrant wines, with subtle and complex aromas, which express their region’s unique terroir and distinguish themselves from those nearby, are the ones we seek out. It just so happens that producers working sustainably turn out to be the wines that speak to us the most. 

There is currently great interest in wines which are naturally made and the accompanying discussion concerning what constitutes a naturally made wine can be as fascinating as it is confusing. We will not attempt here to be exhaustive in clarifying all of the differences between the modes of natural winemaking and the many important decisions made in pursuit of a natural wine. Consumers interested can surely find multiple sources of information on-line which will help to provide greater detail. Some important links are provided on this page.

The wineries listed below are wholly committed to the practice of organic, biodynamic or sustainable agriculture and do not use any chemical treatments, fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides throughout the wine-making process nor do they employ commercial yeasts during fermentation. Some have gone a step further and received certification for these practices. All the producers on this website harvest their fruit by hand and all are as focused on making the best wine possible as on making it in the most environmentally conscious way possible.

Certified Biodynamic (or currently in transition toward certification)

By Demeter
www.demeter-usa.org

Domaine Vincent Gaudry / Sancerre
Domaine de la Tournelle / Jura

Certified Organic (or currently in transition toward certification)

By Ecocert
www.ecocert.com
Domaine Marie Courtin / Champagne
Domaine Pavelot / Burgundy
Julien Sunier / Beaujolais
Domaine du Pas de L’Escalette / Terasses du Larzac
Clos de L’Oum / Côtes du Roussillon

Certified “Agriculture Raisonée”

By Terra Vitis
www.terravitis.com
Domaine Robert Sérol / Côtes Roannaise

Practicing Organic or “Lutte Raisonée”

Domaine Marc Roy / Burgundy
Domaine des Terre de Velle / Burgundy
Domaine Pierre Gonon / Saint Joseph
Domaine Rebourgeon-Mure / Burgundy
Domaine Rimbert / Saint Chinian